The Highest Scoring Teams in NBA History

The Early 1980s Denver Nuggets Put Up Three of the Best Scoring Averages in NBA History. That’s Alex English, Dan Issel and Kiki Vandeweghe in the Top Row.

Offenses just aren’t what they used to be in the NBA. Or has defense become more of a focus?

More likely, though, a combination of rule changes and a rise in talent and competition have changed the pro game of basketball from one where teams regularly score in the 100-110 point range to one with less explosive offenses.